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INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
AIR COMBAT OL: A200
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to advise ACC/A2 Readiness Division leadership, staff and subordinate units on Overseas Global Force Management (GFM), Air & Space Expeditionary Force (AEF), AF ISR and Intelligence training, ISR Operations/Weapons and Tactics, Unit-level Readiness, and Enlisted/Officer Force Management requirements.

*** Salary ranges include local market supplements ***

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/05/2024 to 11/19/2024
Salary
$145,754 to - $189,477 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 15
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Langley AFB, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
8X-DCIPS-12600158-615033-JM
Control number
817736600

Duties

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  • Technical Advisor to the Division Chief, Readiness Division. Represents the Chief, Readiness Division, and associated Branch Chiefs when 0-6 level interaction is required across the ACC staff or with external organizations including National level Intelligence Agencies.
  • Serves as senior technical authority on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Readiness issues. Makes authoritative recommendations and defends decisions on intelligence policy matters to the Director and ACC/A2 staff and is often required to make difficult decisions committing MAJCOM funds or resources impacting future capabilities.
  • Perform intelligence and resource oversight activities. As a recognized technical expert for AF ISR operations, provide authoritative counsel and advice to the Director, Division Chief, and Branch Chiefs for all national and tactical ISR related operations and program issues.
  • Directs and/or leads broad studies involving major manpower, training, unit support, command language and security programs and policies that affect all major command ISR missions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
  • Position is designated special-sensitive, and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Requires availability for short notice work on weekends, holidays and evenings. Flexibility in adjusting scheduled workday is mandatory.
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • This is a Centrally Managed position.
  • The work is mostly sedentary. Prolonged periods of sitting, reading and intense data analysis are typical.
  • An advanced intelligence-related or professional degree is highly desirable.

Qualifications

This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Expert" work category are at the "Management" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include a mastery of analytical skills capable of assessing national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations; and intelligence missions in USAF flying squadrons, flying wings, and air operations centers. It necessitates an in-depth understanding of NIPRNET, SIPRNET, AF JWICS, and other Intelligence communications systems and their use in the analytical process as well as responsive and keen ability to task and understand the strengths and limitations of these disciplines. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Mastery of national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations, and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations.
  2. Knowledge of US intelligence community policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, databases, requirements to perform intelligence and information system integration, life cycle management, and other intelligence integration related activities.
  3. Knowledge of the intelligence missions in USAF flying squadrons and wings, Air and Space Operations Centers (AOC) and Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS).
  4. Knowledge of NIPRNET (Unclassified But Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network), SIPRNET (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network), AF JWICS (Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System), and other intelligence communications systems.
  5. Knowledge of HQ ACC and AF budget process, cost-benefit analysis methods and analysis performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations.
  6. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, negotiating complex issues, and resolving conflicts based on mature judgment, experience, and recognized professional standing; and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
  • Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

**Position may be eligible for DCIPS STEM TLMS**

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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